, and later received a Masters Degree in Business Administration and Healthcare Services Management from Oklahoma Christian University in was honored with a Juris Doctor Degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law, graduating with honors as

Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of New Orleans and then attended Tulane University School of law for over 25 years, and was a managing partner of his own firm. The Martindale-Hubbell

from Iowa State University in 1999 with degrees in Marketing and Management. She later earned an MBA in and is an active participant in Ames Community School District’s subcommittees.